Trump-Appointed Judge Sides With Texas Over Minnesota in ICE Agent Case
Summary
A federal judge appointed by President Donald Trump ruled against Minnesota's request to force Texas Governor Greg Abbott to extradite a former ICE agent accused of shooting a Venezuelan immigrant. The judge said Minnesota had not shown that Abbott had formally denied the extradition request, so the court would not intervene yet.Key Facts
- Christian Castro, a former ICE agent, faces felony charges for shooting a Venezuelan immigrant during an immigration operation in Minneapolis.
- Minnesota wants Texas to extradite Castro but Texas Governor Abbott has not decided whether to agree or refuse.
- Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. ruled Minnesota’s emergency request for extradition was premature because Abbott is still reviewing the request.
- The judge said there is no set deadline under the Constitution or federal law for a governor’s decision on extradition.
- Minnesota argued Castro might flee to Mexico, where he has personal ties, if released.
- The court acknowledged the flight risk but said it did not justify immediate court action.
- Texas officials said the governor must carefully consider extradition evidence before acting.
- Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and local prosecutors had not publicly commented by the article’s publication.
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